Masoor Dal Recipe • Red Lentil Curry Recipe • How To Make Dal • Masoor Ki Daal • Red Dhal Recipe

masoor dal

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are nutritious and split peas are often less expensive.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being healthier, and vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder can provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a fresh taste, while dried herbs are more affordable.

In a pan add the oil and heat up on medium heat until hot.

Add the cumin seeds and finely chopped garlic then sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the finely diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.

Add the salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, and finely chopped green chillies then cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add the chopped tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.

As the tomatoes are cooking wash the lentils then cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add the water then mix before covering and cook for 20 minutes on medium heat until soft.

Remove lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened to personal preference.

Serve with homemade chapatti and enjoy!

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